Briana L. Kozain
4th Infantry Division
Fountain,CO
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Strategic senior leader with 19 years of experience in high-risk missions within law enforcement, security, and emergency response. Skilled in fostering high-trust cultures, developing leadership capabilities, and optimizing operational readiness. Led teams of over 300 and managed significant resources to enhance performance, safety, and retention.
Work History
First Sergeant
1 Year- Led 24/7 law enforcement operations, supervising 102 personnel and managing $30M+ in equipment to ensure mission readiness.
- Achieved #1 readiness metrics in the battalion.
- Implemented enforcement strategy resulting in 50% reduction in crime, enhancing community safety.
- Directed crisis response operations integrating 7 agencies.
- Ranked #1 of 7 First Sergeants by senior rater, demonstrating exceptional leadership and readiness for promotion to SGM.
First Sergeant
1 Year- Led the division’s most complex company after being selected over all MSGs.
- Achieved 98% readiness for 320+ personnel.
- Eliminated administrative backlogs and modernized systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Recognized as top Senior Rater among six First Sergeants for leadership potential.
Division Provost Marshal Operations NCOIC
1 Year- Led division-wide protection, security, and law enforcement operations, enhancing overall operational readiness.
- Developed intelligence-driven protection dashboards to enhance risk visibility and inform decision-making.
- Evaluated performance of senior personnel: Top 10% of all MSGs; must-select for promotion.
TF Military Science Instructor
1 Year- Trained 120 cadets in tactics, marksmanship, and leadership, enhancing their operational readiness.
- Achieved 90%+ Cadet retention, exceeding USACC goals by 30%.
- Achieved over 90% cadet retention, surpassing USACC goals by 30%, contributing to program stability.
Education
M.A. - Organizational Leadership
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
A.I.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Skills
Security Operations
Crisis Response
Operations Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Executive Leadership
Training & Development
Interagency Collaboration
Team Cohesion
Certification
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- Master Army Instructor Badge
- Master Fitness Trainer
- Anti-Terrorism Program Management
- Physical Security & Insider Threat
Leadership & Community Impact
Led SFRG programs supporting 1,000+ Soldiers and families., Organized installation-wide events including Freedom Fest and Trunk or Treat., Built female mentorship networks across Fort Carson.
Timeline
First Sergeant
4th Infantry Division
01.2025 - 01.2026Read More
First Sergeant
SISCO, HHBN, 4th Infantry Division
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Division Provost Marshal Operations NCOIC
4th Infantry Division
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
TF Military Science Instructor
Boston University Army ROTC
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Western Kentucky University
M.A. from Organizational Leadership
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Western Kentucky University
B.S. from Organizational Leadership
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Western Kentucky University
A.I.S. from Interdisciplinary Studies
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